Classic and Competition Car 107 August 2019

The 21st Century magazine about cars and motorsport of the past and present. Issue 107 August 2019

Classic and Competition Car VSCC Shelsley Walsh

British GT Silverstone 500 AMOC Oulton Park

Porsche at Prescott

Chateau Impney Hill Climb

Contents.

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Page 10 The Car The Future Me

News.

Page 12 Silverstone 500 British GT

Page 4 Photo of the Month.

Page 18 British F3 Silverstone

Page 21 Supercar Parade, Silverstone

Page 25 NSCC Sprint, Curborough

Page 57 Porsche at Prescott

Page 39 VSCC Speed Championship Shelsley Walsh

Page 46 jaguar Super Saturday

Our Team Simon Wright - Editor.

Janet Wright - Staff Photographer.

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Page 32 Wervik Rally

Page 56 Archive Photo of the month.

Independent Freelance contributors in this issue.

Pete Austin.

Peter McFadyen.

Syd Wall.

David Goose & Stuart Yates of Motorsport-Imagery.

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Page 75 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Page 63 Race from the Past.

British GP 1986

Page 70 Inkberrow Vintage & Classic Car Show Page 94 VSCC Formula Vintage Donington Park

Page 82 AMOC Oulton Park

Page 89 Wheels on Wednesday Page 114 Closing Shot

Page 101 De Tomaso P72

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Photo of the month.

By Syd Wall There was plenty of action on the recent Rally van Wervik in Belgium. Here Tim van ParÄłs and Diederik Pattyn took to a field of sweetcorn in his Porsche 997 GT3. They eventually finished in 17th position overall.

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VW break 20 year old record.

Romain Dumas shattered the course record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the all electric Volkswagen ID.R. He set a record time of 39.90 seconds for the 1.86 kilometre track, beating the existing record by a whopping 1.7 seconds. The existing record had been set by Nick Heidfeld in a Formula 1 McLaren Mercedes MP4/13 in 1999. Dumas also won the Sunday Shootout, with the fastest time of the runs, held in wet conditions.. The car had been modified for Goodwood, with a smaller battery and the Drag Reduction System (DRS) was removed to save weight. The car and driver weighed in at under 1,000 kg.

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Classic Motor Show 35th Anniversary.

This year is the 35th anniversary of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery. To celebrate, they have chosen a theme of “From 1984 - the 35th Anniversary Hall.” This part of the show will be dedicated to marques, models and clubs that have appeared since 1984.

Amongst the Anniversary Hall highlights will be a display of the rallying MG Metro 6R4, being 35b years since its official launch. There will also be celebrations of 20 years since the launch of the Rover 75 and 35 years since the launch of the Vauxhall Astra Mk2. Quite a few Japanese car clubs will also join in with various celebrations, including 50 years of the iconic Datsun 240Z by the Classic Z Register..

The Classic Motor Show will be held at the NEC near Birmingham between the 8th and 10th of November 2019.

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First Production Jaguar D-Type joins Concours of Elegance.

The first 3.4 litre Jaguar D-Type, Chassis No. XKD 509, which rolled off the Jaguar production line in 1955, will be displayed at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court between the 6th and 8th of September 2019. It will be joined by the 15th Jaguar E-Type FHC, which was one of six ETypes displayed at the 1961 Scottish Motor Show. These two icons will be joined by around 50 other historic Jaguar models at the Concours of Elegance for the fifth annual Jaguar Trophy.

Adult ticket start at £40. Further information at http://www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

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Rare Railton Claremont.

A unique and striking coupe designed by the late William Towns has been added to a growing collection of over 460 cars and motorcycles owned by Studio434ÂŽ. The 1989 Railton Claremont is based on the Jaguar V12 XJS engine and underpinnings and was one of just two Railton tourers manufactured in 1989. The other is the Railton Fairmile and both cars were displayed at the 1989 Motorfair at Earls Court.

Studio434ÂŽ is suggested to be the largest private car collection in Europe and their vehicles are being increasingly used for film and television work.

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Kia present one-off Stinger GT420 Track car.

Petter Solberg breaks hill climb record.

Norway’s most famous hill climb course saw Petter Solberg smash the course record by six seconds, held by his son Oliver Solberg. Petter won the Norges Råeste Bakkeløp at the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo R supercar.

He covered the 3.75 kilometre route in 1 minute 37.99 seconds, taking a full 6 seconds off the previous record, set last year by his son Oliver. The appearance was part of Petter Solberg’s farewell tour. Following the new record, the layout and length of the course will be changed for future events.

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Created by Kia Motors UK with advice from Hyundai Motor Europe Technical centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, they created a one-off track day monster. The power from the 3342cc V6 twin turbocharged petrol engine was increased from 365 bhp to 422 bhp and maximum torque increased from 501 to 560Nm. The body was stripped of seats, airbags, sound system, interior trim and rear window winding mechanisms were all removed and a total of 150 kg was saved after the installation of a roll cage, a pair of Sparco race seats, safety belts and fire extinguisher.

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The first affordable family electric car?

Iconic brand MG are launching what appears to be the first family friendly, affordable electric car with the MG ZS EV. The Excite model will start at £28,495 OTR and the Exclusive model starts at £30,495 OTR. The car has a WLTP range of 163 miles and has a frequent rapid charging capability. The MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to an even wider audience.

It is MG’s most high-tech car ever, packed with innovative features to provide customers with a stress free driving experience. MG Pilot includes Advanced Emergency Braking, Blindspot monitoring, Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. This will be included in both Excite and Exclusive models as standard.

Customers will also enjoy the latest generation of MG’s responsive infotainment system complete with 8 inch colour touchscreen featuring satellite navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth phone connectivity with audio streaming and DAB radio.

The ZS EV features a water cooled 44.5kWh lithium battery pack which feeds a front mounted electric motor which

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delivers 105kW/141 bhp and 353Nm of instant torque. The water cooled battery manages the battery temperature, allowing frequent rapid charging and optimum range whatever the weather. The battery is mounted underneath the car so there is no loss of cabin or storage space. It also results in a low centre of gravity, making the MG agile and dynamic through corners. There are three driving modes and three levels of regenerative braking to maximise range, efficiency and convenience for the driver.

The car and Lithium-ion battery and both covered by the standard 7 yer warranty. Deliveries will begin in September 2019.

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Aston Martin Volante Vision Concept Triumph XL90

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The Car. The Future. Me. - Photos by Pete Austin.

An exciting new exhibition at the British Motor Museum will run until July 2020 and will look back at the past 100 years of motoring before exploring visions of the future from previous years.

In the last century, the car has made a big difference to how the World operates, both professionally and socially. Now roads are getting more congested and it is claimed that car usage is making significant contributions to climate change. © Pete Austin

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The exhibition looks back at the invention of the first cars, some of which were electric powered, and peoples visions for the future. It looks at car technology, including autonomous vehicles and new electric vehicles.

Some visions of the future include the Triumph XL90 which was conceived in 1967 as what the car of the year 2000 would look like. Then there is an Aurrigo PodZero autonomous Pod build in nearby Coventry, which is playing a crucial role in trials of driverless vehicles for communities with reduced mobility.

There are also designs of what current engineers think what future cars will look like from todays perspective.

The exhibition is included within the normal Museum entrance fee. This is currently £14.50 for adults, £12.50 for concessions and £9 for children aged 5-16 years. There is also an option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an annual pass in return, at no extra cost. See their web site at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

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Leyland Crompton Electricar

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Silverstone 500, British GT 8th-9th June 2019. Silverstone

By David Goose & Stuart Yates of Motorsport-Imagery..

Micah Stanley & Ben Hurst Academy Motorsport - Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4

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British GT - Silverstone 500.

June 8th & 9th and the British GT Championship arrived at Silverstone for longest and most prestigious race of the season, the Silverstone 500. Which this year has attracted the championship’s biggest overall entry since 2013 and another record GT4 grid.

Included in the Silverstone 500 format are race specific rules including pitstops, each crew must make a minimum of three pitstops and driver changes instead of the usual one, There are no pit windows or maximum/minimum stint lengths, and teams are free to make more than three pitstops. However, no driver may exceed 100 minutes of drive time during the race.

Saturday morning and extreme wet conditions greeted the drivers for FP1, which in turn led to two red flags, the

second of which brought the session to an early conclusion with five minutes left on the clock. It was Nicki Thiim and Dean Macdonald setting the fastest times in first practice, hoping conditions would improve later for FP2.

Late morning and as FP2 commenced the conditions were improving and times got faster throughout the session. As the line dried Century Motorsport’s Ben Green took the gamble and went out on slicks, the only GT3 driver to do so, this paid off and he concluded the session 2.4s ahead of the nearest car.

In GT4 Sennan Fielding, again gambling with slicks ended up 4.5s faster than the Optimum Aston Martin of Mike Robinson.

With the qualifying forecast predicting dry conditions the times from free practice looked set to be turned upside down.

Sure enough as qualifying commenced it was a totally dry track and TF Sports Graham Davidson and Jonny Adam sealed GT3 pole with a combined 0.350s, making it a TF © Motorsport-Imagery

Bad luck on the day for Pole sitters Graham Davidson & Jonny Adam Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3.

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Sport double pole, team-mates Patrick Kibble and Josh Price took the GT4 0.452s clear of their nearest rivals.

As Sunday dawned and with perfect weather the stage looked set for a thrilling Silverstone 500 and by the end of Sunday afternoon Ian Loggie and Callum Macleod had claimed their second British GT victory together, and RAM Racing’s first. It was a race of differing strategies and they were pressured throughout the race by Graham Davidson and Jonny Adam as well as Balfe Motorsport’s Rob Bell and Shaun Balfe who both were to lead the race as strategies played out towards the race conclusion. © Motorsport-Imagery

Race winners Ian Loggie & Callum Macleod Mercedes AMG GT3

approached GT4 traffic at Maggotts/Becketts. Adam, sensing an opportunity to drop Macleod before Hangar Straight, went for the gap but made contact with the Mustang which slowed their momentum. The MercedesAMG shot past on the inside as Adam span into retirement after clipping the Ford while exiting Chapel.

Shaun Balfe & Rob Bell head the pack in their McLaren 720S GT3

It was a tough end for TF Sport, which looked set to claim a double podium. As it was, Mark Farmer and Nicki Thiim were the chief beneficiaries of their team-mates’ misfortune

With 20 mins remaining Jonny Adam soon had his 5s lead cut to just 0.5s as Macleod brought his RAM MercedesAMG into striking distance, this went on for several laps, Macleod unable to pass Adam who was driving the perfect defensive line.

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That was until four minutes remained when the leaders

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Third place for Michael Igoe & Dennis Lind Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo

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double pass in the space of two corners early in the opening stint.

1 #6 Ram Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 - Ian Loggie and Callum Macleod 2 #2 TF Sport Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3 - Mark Farmer and Nicki Thiim 3 #18 WPI Motorsport LTD Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO - Dennis Lind and Michael Igoe © Motorsport-Imagery

after the Dane passed Seb Morris in the final stint.

JRM also finished on the rostrum but were disqualified post-race for their Bentley being underweight after Rick Parfitt Jnr and Morris had battled through from 11th on the grid and served a stop/go penalty.

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Instead, WPI Motorsport claimed their maiden British GT podium courtesy of debutant Dennis Lind and Michael Igoe who executed an incredible Callum Macleod

GT4 Winners Nick Jones & Scott Malvern Mercedes AMG GT4

In GT4 it was a well deserved victory for Nick Jones and Scott Malvern ending a run of bad luck and technical issues in earlier rounds.

Josh Price initially converted pole into a healthy lead before the afternoon quickly unravelled for TF Sport’s #95 Aston Martin, which served three stop/go penalties for pitstop infringements. At least Price’s pace didn’t go completely

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The field round Becketts with Mark Farmer & Nicki Thiim Aston Martin in front.

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Kelvin Fletcher & Martin Plowman Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 third place finish

Adam Balon & Phil Keen - Barwell Motorsport Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo © Motorsport-Imagery

Richard Williams & Sennan Fielding who were very quick in a wet free practice driving the Audi R8 LMS GT4

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A spin for Andrew Howard & Marco Sorensen in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3

unnoticed after he was awarded the Sunoco Fastest Lap trophy.

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1 #66 Team Parker Racing MercedesAMG GT4 - Nick Jones and Scott Malvern

Nevertheless, the advantage then passed to Tolman Motorsport’s James Dorlin and Josh Smith, who took it in turns to lead before a technical issue side-lined their McLaren just after the final pitstop.

2 #30 ERC Sport Mercedes-AMG GT4 - Peter Balshaw and Maxi Buhk 3 #11 Beechdean AMR Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Kelvin Fletcher and Martin Plowman

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Seb Morris & Rick Parfitt Jnr Bentley Continential GT3 - Disqualified for under weight car

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British Formula 3 Silverstone, 5th-6th June 2019.

By David Goose and Stuart Yates of Motorsport-Imagery.

Race 3 Winner Ayrton Simmons - Chris Dittman Racing

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BRDC British F3 victory at Silverstone, leading from lights to flag to take his first win in Europe from Fortec's Johnathan Hoggard, who took second on the last lap from Double R's Pavan Ravishankar.

1. Benjamin Pedersen, Douglas Motorsport 2. Johnathan Hoggard, Fortec Motorsports 3. Pavan Ravishankar, Double R Racing Š Motorsport-Imagery

Race 1 winner Clement Novalak - Carlin

British F3 Championship Again it was an event filled 3 races at the Northampton circuit with post race penalties affecting the results.

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Yet another race where penalties made a difference to the overall result.

3. Ayrton Simmons, Chris Dittmann Racing Race 2 American driver Benjamin Pedersen charged to a maiden

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Runner up race 1 Neil Verhagen - Double R

Silverstone. Johnathan Hoggard claimed second ahead of Kaylen Frederick, with Kiern Jewiss making up for a difficult weekend with fourth. Neil Verhagen and Clement Novalak took the flag in first and second places, but both were given five second track limit penalties, having been given a warning flag beforehand, and fell to fifth and sixth respectively in the final classification.

1. Ayrton Simmons, Chris Dittmann Racing 2. Johnathan Hoggard, Fortec Motorsports 3. Kaylen Frederick, Carlin Andreas Estner - Lanan

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Supercar Parade.

Silverstone 5th-6th June 2019.

By David Goose & Stuart Yates of Motorsport-Imagery

De Tomaso Panterra

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2011 Aston Martin Rapide

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Ford GT40 replica 1997 6.5 litre RML GT40

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Lotus Elise 250 Cup

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2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible

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BMW i8 Coupe

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in a Supercar procession is a temptation too great for many owners to turn down.

It is rare to see the real exotic cars on the circuit, the very Supercar Parade - British GT Raceday - Silverstone. high end hyper cars such as the Veyron’s, Zonda’s, Enzo, La Ferrari, Jaguar XJ220 and the like represent about 1% of It is by now a familiar sight at large race meetings in the UK all Supercars. It is always good to remember that all to see a collection of supercars assembled in the paddock, Hypercars are Supercars, but not all Supercars are occasionally these cars Hypercars. © Motorsport-Imagery will also do a parade lap.

Although the exotic The temptation for these Hypercars might have car owners to bring their been missing, there was pride and joy to the still an eye watering home of the British collection of Aston Grand Prix is greater, Martin’s, Porsche’s, with the promise of a Lamborghini’s and other demonstration lap round dream machines on the famous display for all to see.

Northamptonshire circuit A great experience for during the lunch break. the fans, an even greater Although very controlled experience for the car with no opportunity to owners to have drive the push their cars to the full Silverstone GP circuit limit, the ability to drive in front of the large down the National British GT Crowd.

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2012 Mosler MT900

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1990 BMW M3

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Lamborghini Huracan Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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The Andy Offer Memorial Sprint.

30th June 2019, Curborough.

By Simon & Janet Wright.

Steve Thomas TVR Vixen locks up the brakes on his way to 6th in class.

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set a best time of 51.78 seconds on his second timed run.

This also gave him the class win in the Racing Cars up to 1100cc class, despite having a spin off the track on his first timed run coming out of the Molehill. He was chased home

by Stuart Bickley in a Jedi Mk4 (108) in the same class,

Organised by the Nottingham Sports Car Club (NSCC), the Andy Offer Memorial Sprint was a National B Status sprint event, a round of the 2019 NSCC Speed Championship, the TVR Car Club Speed Championship and the Midland Speed Championship held on the Curborough 2 lap Long Course on Sunday 30th June 2019. As usual for Speed events, the entry was split into multiple classes for saloons, sports cars, and racing cars, to allow everyone an equal chance of taking a victory.

The Fastest Time of the Day (FTD) went to Glyn Sketchley in his Force PT single seater (115) who set his best time on his first run with a time of 51.19 seconds. he was over 1/2 a second ahead of David Tatham in an OMS Hornet (107) who

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who took 3rd overall with a time of 52.01 seconds on his second timed run.

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The Racing Cars over 1100cc and up to 1600cc class was won by Mark Schlanker in an OMS 2000M (111) with a time of 5.08 seconds and was 4th fastest overall. The fastest of the non-single seaters was the incredible Audi TT Space Frame © Simon Wright

minute barrier with a time of 59.27 seconds to win the Road Modified Kit Cars over 1700cc class and claim 7th place overall.

The next class winner just failed to break the one minute barrier, but still managed an amazing 61.73 seconds in a Lotus Exige (71), driven by Mike Hull to a 9th overall time, to win the Road-going Lotus Elise and Elise derived Cars class. The 10th fastest time of the day went to

(100) of Steve Barnard who won the Sports Libre Cars over 1700cc class with a time of 57.98 seconds to finish 6th overall. Another mega performance came from Ben Woodcock in his Westfield Megabusa (955) who beat the one © Janet Wright

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time of 62.83 seconds to finish 11th overall. He was just ahead of Anthony Shearman in a Caterham 310R (50) who won the Road Mod Kit up to 1700cc class with a time of 63.08 seconds for 12th overall. There was a tie for 14th © Simon Wright

Graham Frankland in a Westfield SE (91) who set a best time of 62.32 seconds to win the Modified Production Kit, Rep and Space frame cars up to 1600cc class.

The Porsche Boxster (46) of Peter Taylor won the Road Mod Saloon and Sports Cars over 2000cc class, with a best © Simon Wright

overall, with class winner Ian Butcher in a Honda Integra DC (34) winning the Road Mod Saloon and Sports Cars over 1400cc up to 2000cc class with a time of 63.52 seconds, which was exactly the same time set by Graham Woodcock in the Westfield Megabusa (55) he shared with Ben © Janet Wright

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The class winners continued to fill the top overall places, with David Purdy in his Opel Manta (80) taking a class win with a time of 63.71 seconds and finishing 17th fastest overall. He set his best time on his third run, as on his previous run he ran wide coming out of the Fradley Hairpin, took to the grass, hit a bump and ripped off half of his front spoiler.

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John Webster in his Davrian Imp S Space-frame (95) with a time of 65.63 seconds which put him 24th overall. Leslie Wilson won the Standard Saloon and Sports Cars over 1400cc up to © Simon Wright 2000cc class in Renault Clio (16) with a time of 69.32 seconds, 33rd overall, one place ahead of the Road Mod Saloon and Sports Cars up to 1400cc class winner Keith Waters in a Rover Metro Advantage (20) whose best time was 70.93 seconds and 34th overall. Another small

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car was the winner of the Standard Saloon and Sports Cars up to 1400cc class, a Fiat 500 Sport (1) driven by Gordon Peters, with a time of 72.46 seconds and 39th overall.

The final class winner was Rich Abraham in a Citroen C1 (23) with a time of 75.63 seconds which was fastest enough for 43rd overall and taking the Mod Production Cars up to 1400cc class.

The TVR Sports Car Club Speed Championship had a separate class which was won by Steven Mogg in a TVR Griffith (66) with a time of 63.81 seconds, which put him in 18th place overall. His nearest challenger in the TVR class was Geoff Stallard in a TVR Vixen (61) who was just over a second slower with a time of 64.84 seconds, while John Carter was 3rd in class in his TVR V8 S (68) in a time of 65.41 seconds. © Simon Wright

Geoff Stallard TVR Vixen 2nd in class.

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John Carter TVR V8 S finished 3rd in TVR Class

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Alex Smith Mazda MX5 Sport 3rd in class

Rosemary Collins MG ZR finished 9th in class

Kerry Waine Magnum 843 2nd in class

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John Clarke Caterham Seven S3 finished 2nd in class

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Mike Walters Ford Fiesta ST finished 3rd in class

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Geoff Hedges Renault Clio 197 Cup finished 6th in class.

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Rally van Wervik - Belgian Rally Championship and Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship

By Syd Wall.

Rhidian Daniels pushes his unique Citroen C1 Maxi indecently quickly

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Jan-Pieter Maeyaert was first Belgian 2WD

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A number of local and British crews were using the Wervik based event as a test for the upcoming Ypres Rally but our primary focus was on the British entries for the UK Asphalt Rally Championship.

The event consisted of four loops of three stages and to make the British crews feel at home after the two weeks of bad weather in the UK, grey skies and heavy rain greeted them at the start of stage one.

Energizer-backed Ford Fiesta WRC rather than the Focus WRC he had campaigned earlier in the season due to a suspect clutch sensor. After completing the first loop he confessed that he didn’t know how he had kept the Fiesta on the road as the stages were so slippery. He held second place to Championship leader Jason Pritchard who himself had a change of car, from his usual Focus WRC05 to a Fiesta S2000, leaving the Focus at home to be re-prepared for the second half of the season. He was very happy with the lead, having planned to settle for a good points score considering the advantages the WRCs and R5s held over his S2000 spec car.

Fastest of the Protyre crews on the first special stage in 6th place were Hugh Hunter/Rob Flagg who were only four seconds off the overall fastest time in their Focus WRC, but unfortunately the crew blocked stage two after spinning the Ford into a fabled Belgian ditch on a very slippery left hander and were forced to retire.

Damien Cole didn’t enjoy the first three stages

Third in the standings Damien Cole opted to use his Get Connected /

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For the second loop, Cole softened the Fiesta’s springs and transformed the car, overtaking Pritchard for the lead of the Protyre Asphalt crews and then extended his lead over the third group of stages, though he admitted to finding it “hard work” in the by now hot and dry conditions.

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conceding a handful of seconds on the following test, his Fiesta now riding higher in order to help with the big cuts required and he was now getting into the event and enjoying it as he moved into the top ten. With the car now as he wanted, Stone managed to beat Cole on two of the final three special stages, and was rewarded with second championship contender and ninth place overall.

Spencer Chard overcame a fuel leak to finish 5th in the UK event

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Not so happy early on were Darren Atkinson/Phil Sandham, another driver on his first Belgium outing. His choice of slicks for the first loop and wet tyres in the second one were both incorrect and the resultant handling gave him a stage 5 fright, narrowly avoiding ditching it in his Ford Escort Mk2. Running on 13 inch wheels wasn’t helping as he seemed to be getting wheel spin everywhere, but as the day wore on and tyre choice became more straightforward

There were no dramas for Cole/Bowen over the final loop as he returned to the finish in Wervik town with a lead of just under 16 seconds to take the Championship honours on the day. There was to be no fight back from Pritchard as he had to retire at the end of the second loop with brake problems on his Fiesta.

Marty McCormack in the worst of the rain on stage 2.

For John Stone/Jack Morton, this would be their first Belgium rally. Following a good start in their Legend Fires Fiesta WRC, Stone opted to put extra cuts in his tyres to cope with the slippery conditions and also opted to soften the Fiesta’s suspension, though he still managed to bend the steering on the Fiesta after taking some of the big cuts needed on Belgian stages.

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he was able to increase his pace. A final loop push ensured his Atkinson Sandblasting Ford Escort was the first two wheel drive car home as he took the final place on the Championship podium, finishing 19th overall.

In 2018, Belgian driver Amaury Molle helped Howard Davies with the event commentary and so decided to enter the Championship for his home round. He was also using the event as a test for the forthcoming Ypres Rally, but he was another to be stuck with slicks for the opening loop.

During the day, he altered the settings of his Peugeot 208 R2 with mixed results, being disappointed with his run over the third loop. With some more amendments for the final group of stages, things improved and he was pleased with his days testing as he finished fourth of the Championship crews, winning his class in the process.

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There was a nasty surprise for Belgian debutants Spencer Chard/Dave Tortoishell when their Subaru Imreza developed a fuel leak on stage eight, which thankfully they were able to repair. From then on everything went well and A surprise 4th UK place went to Belgian Amaury Molle in the R2 class Peugeot 208.

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time. Ford was another driver to find the opening loop slippery, and with correct tyres for the drier second loop he and Matt Daniels adopted a “smooth and safe” approach which reaped dividends with their times. Like Stone, Ford had to raise the ride height of his Fiesta to cope with the corner cutting required to set competitive times. Despite finding the day tiring, Ford was pleased to have an early birthday present by finishing sixth championship contender.

Sebastien Bedoret kept the pressure up throughout and won on the last stage.

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the pair were delighted to finish the enjoyable event.

Darren Atkinson took Darren time to Atkinson get going took but time took to 3rd get UKgoing place but took 3rd UK place.

Last year, Chris Ford failed to make it to the start of the first stage following technical problems with the Subaru Impreza WRC that he was using. For this event he returned with his new Ford Fiesta R5 which he was using for only the second Fredericq Delplace took the GT3 class after the error by Tim van Paris

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difficult conditions, and then had launch control issues on their Hyundai i20 WRC which saw the car stall on a couple of occasions, and they later retired from the event. Ross Brusby was pleased with his early tyre choice and was the early leaders of class B13 in his Ford Escort Mk 2 but was

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another who failed to finish.

Rhidian Daniels/Tomos Whittle also got off to a good start in their unique Citroen C1 Max and were well on the class place. We heard him on stage six and feared that the engine was on the way out, but it was just a loose coil lead which cost time and places. With a strong engine again, a determined effort over the final loop showed what

John Stone took a fine 2nd championship place on his first visit to Belgium.

could have been as they were pleased with their pace as they set some impressive times on the final tests as they pulled back to second in class B10 behind Belgian driver Molle.

After the stage two stoppage due to Hugh Hunter’s off, a Belgian crew caused the stage to be halted again and when we had more crews drive through without helmets and saw cars re-routed on the nearby main road, we assumed the stage was cancelled and everybody left.

But there was a surprise for Mike Pugsley/Marc Clatworthy, seeded at 111, who after queuing for some time were told they could start the stage! Their wet tyres had been ideal before the delays, but by now the sun was blazing down and the roads were drying out.

They were forced to drive through puddles to prevent them from overheating for the rest of the loop. Their only issue on the last loop was getting held up by a car that had crashed, as they took another class B12 win in their Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000. Š Syd Wall

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Adrian Drury/Cat Lund discovered the early stages to be slippery, and having fitted new brakes to their Peugeot 106 Gti found that they were braking far too early.

Unfortunately previous gearbox problems continued on the event, and then they suffered two incidents on the third loop that saw rear damage to their car.

Nonetheless, they managed to get the car to the finish, taking third in class behind Molle and Daniels.

A last stage spin cost Vincent Verschueren the win

In the main rally, Vincent Verschueren and Stephane Prevot dominated in their Skoda Fabia R5, only to throw the win away with a spin on the final stage, turning an 11.8s lead into a 4.5s deficit, holding onto second by only 1.9s. Victory went to Sebastien Bedoret/Thomas Walbrecq in another Fabia R5, reversing their positions held from stage 2.

Returning from a three year hiatus, Freddy Loix in another Fabia R5had a great result in third place having taken two stage wins. Adding to the Fabia R5 domination, PJ Cracco took 4th place and Kevin Demaershalk shook things up with 5th in a Citroen C3 R5. Marty McCormack’s Tiger Risk Fabia R5 had held fourth place but dropped to sixth after a 30s road penalty for arriving late.

The Protyre Championship reconvenes in Northern Ireland for the July 20th Carryduff Forklift Down Rally Overall driver points after Round 4:

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1. Damian Cole….108pts 2. Jason Pritchard….91pts 3. Alan Kirkaldy….80pts 4. Darren Atkinson….74pts 5. Wayne Sisson….70pts 6. Mike Pugsley….63pts 7. Rhidian Daniels….61pts 8. Chris Ford….59pts 9. Oli Hopkins….58pts 10. John Stone….57pts

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VSCC Speed Championship – Round 5 Shelsley Walsh 7th July 2019.

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Class 1 Standard and Modified Sports Cars Up to 750cc Unsupercharged Mark Brett Ballamy-Ford LMB V8 Special

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In contrast to recent VSCC racing events at Silverstone and Donington Park only one ERA was entered for this hill climb– the ex Bira R12C “Hanuman” II. With Terry Crabb at the wheel this car set the fastest time of the day in 36.53 seconds.

Fastest car in the vintage class was the AC/GN Cognac of Tony Lees with 36.82 seconds while Alistair Littlewood took the award for fastest young driver in his Bentley 3-4.5 Litre.

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Mrs Marina PEMBERTON-WHITELEY - TALBOT 95/105 Class 6 Standard and Modified Sports Cars over 3000cc and over 2000cc Supercharged

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Patrick BLAKENEY-EDWARDS - FRAZER NASH SUPER SPORTS Class 4 Standard and Modified Sports Cars 1501-2000cc Unsupercharged and up to 1500 cc Supercharged Jeremy BREWSTER - LEA-FRANCIS HYPER © Peter McFadyen

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Durward LAWSON - RILEY SPECIAL

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Class 11 Special Sports Cars over 3000cc Unsupercharged and over 2250cc Supercharged

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Terry CRABB - ERA R12C Class 15

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Roland Woodtli 1935 Riley 15/6 Special finished 16th in class.

Robin Lightwood 1928/30 Frazer Nash Fast Tourer 1st Historic in class.

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Winston Teague 1922/30 Wasp Single Seater 1st Vintage in class

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Jaguar Super Saturday.

Millennium Place, Coventry.

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Jaguar Super Saturday.

June 2019 saw the seventh successive annual Jaguar Super Saturday display in Millennium Place, outside Coventry Transport museum. This event is currently the largest outdoor event held at Coventry Transport Museum, organised by Jaguar Heritage Trust, with 99 vehicles on display. The vehicles were organised in a time-line display in the first row outside the museum, with cars representing the history of Jaguar and Daimler, spanning almost ninety years. The rest of Millennium Place was designated the ‘Pride & Joy’ display area where owners could display their vehicles. From the early Swallow models of the 1930s right up to the latest all electric Jaguar i-Pace SUV were © Simon Wright all on display. All the iconic

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models were represented, the C-Type, E-Type and F-Type plus various XK sports cars were all present from the sports cars range, while the luxury saloon cars included the classic Mk1 and Mk 7 right through to modern X-Type saloons. © Simon Wright Starting the Time-line was a gorgeous white 1937 Jaguar SS 100 2.5 litre Tourer Special.

The 2664cc engine was developed for Swallow Sidecars by Harry Westlake, based on a side valve engine purchased from Standard Motors. Fitted with twin SU 1.375 in carburettors, it developed 105 bhp at 4600 rpm.. This gave the car a top speed of 96 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 12.7 seconds. The front suspension is a Beam axle with half-elliptic leaf springs, while the rear uses a Live axle with half-elliptic leaf springs. This car had been assembled in the 1980’s from refurbished, original pre-war parts fitted with a completely new ash frame and alloy body. Original lighting and instrumentation were then fitted before it was reregistered with the DVLA in 1998. A full black leather interior was complemented by dark blue Wilton carpets with mohair hood, side © Janet Wright

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screens and full tonneau was designed and fitted by upholstery staff from Jaguar Cars development department.

This was parked next to an original red 1938 SS Jaguar 100 2 1/2 litre from Jaguar Heritage Trust. This was one of only 191 built of the 2 1/2 litre model built between 1935 and 1939. A further 118 3 1/2 © Janet Wright litre variants were built from 1938, giving a total production run of just 309 SS 100 built. © Simon Wright Next in line was a C-Type Replica (1953) from Realm Engineering. Built in 2018, based on a tubular steel chassis and GRP body and powered by a 4.2 litre Jaguar XK engine and with Independent Rear Suspension from an XJ6 donor vehicle.

Switching from sports cars to luxury saloons, the blue 1953 3.4 litre Jaguar Mk VII saloon showed the graceful lines that Jaguar achieved in linking its saloon and sports car designs. The four door saloon was built between 1951 and 1956 with nearly 31,000 assembled. The smooth straight six DOHC XK engine produces 160 bhp, giving a top speed of over 100 mph. It could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 13.7 seconds and returned 17.6 miles per gallon. In 1952, the Mark VII

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became the first Jaguar model to be offered with automatic transmission.

Jaguar Heritage Trust brought a gold coloured 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe which in 1952 had been driven at over 100 mph for 7 days and 7 nights to demonstrate © Janet Wright the reliability of both the XK 120 car and the Jaguar 3.4 litre, 6 cylinder, twin overhead cam XK engine.

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Paris. The four man driving team consisted of Stirling Moss, Jack Fairman, Bert Hadley and Leslie Johnson set nine new International and World records covering 16,851 miles in 168 hours, at an average speed of 100.21 mph.

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Looking very similar was the grey 1955 convertible Jaguar XK 140. The main external changes from the XK 120 were more substantial front and rear bumpers with overriders and flashing turn signals, operated by a switch on the dashboard. The interior offered 3 inches more legroom by moving the engine, firewall and dashboard forward. It used the same 3.4 litre straight 6, double overhead cam XK engine but with special equipment modifications which raised the power output by 10 bhp to 190 bhp. In 1956, the XK 140 became the first Jaguar Sports car to be offered with automatic transmission. The car was produced between 1954 and 1957.

The first Daimler in the time-line was a 1956 Daimler

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Conquest. Its 6 cylinder OHV engine developed 75 bhp which gave this dignified Daimler a top speed of over 80 mph, and a stately 0-60 mph time of 20.4 seconds. At 30 mph it could achieve 26.5 mpg, but at 70 mph this figure dropped to 18.5 mpg. The car used Fluid Transmission licensed under Vulcan-Sinclair and Daimler patents with Preselector gear change and finger-tip control. When launched, the car cost £1066 plus £445 5 shillings and 10 pence purchase tax.

The vehicle that stood out in the time-line was the Daimler Ferret Armoured car, commonly called the Ferret Scout car. This was produced between 1952 and 1971. This armoured fighting vehicle was designed and built © Janet Wright

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for reconnaissance purposes. The vehicle was powered by the powerful six cylinder 4.26 litre water cooled Rolls Royce B.60 petrol engine. Connected by a fluid coupling to a preselector five speed epicyclic gearbox, with all gears available in reverse. It produced 116 bhp and had a top speed of 58 mph. © Simon Wright Possibly the most famous Jaguar model could be the Mk1 saloon.

Made popular in films and TV series as the ‘Bank Robbers car’, it was a fast four door saloon built between 1955 and 1959. The British saloon was powered by a straight six 2.4 litre XK engine, producing 112 bhp. Seventeen months after it was launched, a 3.4 litre version was introduced in to the American market, in February 1957, which produced 210 bhp.

The 1957 Jaguar XK150 Coupe sports car was the last Jaguar sports car to have a separate chassis. The model was built between 1957 to 1961 and was powered by a straight six 3.4 litre XK engine. A new cylinder head design improved the power output to 180 bhp. The most noticeable feature which distinguished it from it’s predecessor, the XK 140, was

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the single piece windscreen which replaced the previous split screen design. The windscreen was also 4 inches further forward as well, to allow easier passenger access.

Daimler had a very distinctive designed sports car, the 1960 Daimler Dart SP250 was the last car to be launched by Daimler before its parent company, BSA, sold the company to Jaguar in 1960. The car was powered by a 2.5 litre V8 engine which developed 140 hp and was fitted in fibreglass body and separate chassis. It had hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels and a four speed manual transmission, with synchromesh on the top three ratios. An automatic could be ordered as an option, along with wire

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six which developed 220 bhp. Between 1959 and 1967 over 83,000 Mk2 saloons were built at Coventry. The car on display had first been registered in New Zealand and only imported back to the UK in 2018. It then competed in this years Monte Carlo Rally Historique. After loosing a spark plug and arriving at a time control 30 minutes too late, the car was technically out of the rally, but was allowed to complete the route and took the finishing ramp in Monte Carlo after completing a lap of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.

wheels, whitewall tyres, adjustable steering column, a hard top, front and rear bumpers, a heater, fog lights and seat belts. The car did prove to be popular with several Police forces, which used them to catch speeding motorists, including the Bedfordshire Police who used them to patrol the first section of the M1 motorway in 1959.

The next significant car in the ‘Time-line’ was a 1964 3.8 litre Jaguar Mk2 saloon.

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Next to the rally car, and looking almost the same, but without the Jaguar on the bonnet was a 1964 Daimler V8 2.5 saloon. After Jaguar took over Daimler in 1960, Stratstone, the largest Daimler dealership at the time, refused to sell Jaguar cars unless a new Daimler was produced. This resulted in the altered, upmarket version of the Jaguar Mk II being built with a Daimler 2.5 litre V8 engine. The suspension and interior were also both upgraded and the car was produced until 1969 and was the last Daimler engined car to be built.

We now reach what Enzo Ferrari described as “The most beautiful car ever made”, the E-Type Jaguar. The British

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Racing Green example on show was a 1965 E-Type Series 1 powered by a 4.2 litre Straight six engine. The model was first introduced in 1961 and built through until 1975. The car was based on the race winning Jaguar D-Type, which had won the Le Mans 24 hours race for three consecutive years, 1955 to 1957. The car used a monocoque construction with a front subframe carrying the engine and front suspension and the front bodywork was bolted directly to the body tub. It had disc brakes, rack and pinion steering and independent front and rear suspension. It could reach 150 mph and did 060 mph in under seven seconds. The first cars weighed only 2900 lbs.

The Jaguar 420G was first introduced as the Jaguar Mark X and was Jaguar’s top of the range saloon car for a decade, from 1961 to 1970. The Mark X was introduced at the same time as the E-Type and around 18,500 were built before it

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was renamed the 420G in October 1966 and a further 5,763 were built. The 420G could easily be identified from the Mark X because of a vertical central bar splitting the radiator grille, side indicator repeaters on the front wing and a chrome strip along the wing and door panels (unless the optional two tone paint scheme was selected, in which case the chrome strip was omitted). The interior included perforations in the central section of the leather seats, padded dashboard sections for safety and the clock was moved to a more central position.

Air conditioning was also offered as an optional extra.

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Daimler Double Six was powered by the 5.3 litre Jaguar V12 engine. A very well equipped Double Six Vanden Plas version was launched in 1972 with a 4 inch longer wheelbase and was fitted with a black vinyl roof to enable the model to be easily identified.

Among the many other Jaguar and Daimler cars present, the history of the marque was bought right up to date. The XJS, which was the replacement for the E-Type, was well

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The 1975 Daimler Series II or Daimler Sovereign was based on the Jaguar XJ6, which replaced the 420G in 1969 in Series I form. The Series II was produced between 1973 and 1979 and had a raised front bumper and shallower front grille than the Jaguar version. In 1975, the 2.8 litre engine was replaced with a 3.4 litre version of the XK engine. Next in line was a 1977 Daimler Series 2 Double Six Vanden Plas. The

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represented, along with the latest F-Type, which is the current supercar in the Jaguar range.

In moving with the times, Jaguar have introduced the E-Pace as a luxury SUV and are now in the process of making the all electric i-Pace, which was also on display. The Modern Jaguar X-Type saloons were also present. One patriotic owner had his Jaguar saloon painted up in the colours of the Union Jack flag.

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Finally, near the main entrance to the museum, was a special display, a 1968 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 4.2 litre saloon, the personal car of Sir William Lyons, the Chairman of Jaguar Cars Limited.

Next years event will take place on Saturday 20th June 2010.

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Jaguar owners are very patriotic All Electric Jaguar I-Pace

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Archive Photo of the Month.

By Pete Austin.

This year sees the 50th Anniversary of the appearance of the iconic Porsche 917 which first raced in 1969. This months image was taken during the BOAC 1000 kilometres at Brands Harch in 1970. The winning Gulf Porsche 917K of Pedro Rodriguez and Leo Kinnunen is seen leading similiar team car of Jo Siffert and Brian Redman which retired after an accident.

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Porsche at Prescott

Prescott Hill Climb,

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Porsche at Prescott Porsche at Prescott is a new event for 2019in the Bugatti Owners’ Club’s calendar at their Gloucestershire hill climb. The Porsche Club GB (PCGB) brought their Speed and National Hillclimb Championships plus an invitation class to join the host club’s B Licence Championship on Saturday and the Midland Hillclimb Championship on Sunday.

The Midland Automobile Club were also there with two classes of their own MAC Pre-1975 Classic championship. In the paddock, the star car of the event, the 1983 Group C Porsche 956 sports car driven by rising German star of the time, Stephan Bellof, to a stunning 6m 11.13s lap record for the Nürburgring Nordschleife, a record which was to stand for 35 years before it was beaten – by another Porsche. The 956 was displayed in a marquee along with three other Porsches which included a

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1973 2.8 RSR whose owners during its long and successful competition career included European Rallycross and World Rally champion Bjorn Waldegard.

Sadly, none of the cars ventured out of their shelter during the meeting.

Class winner David Rose’s Lotus Elan

Paul Howells’ 911 RSR

classes for road-going small production cars with his Mini but this time was driving a Peugeot 106 GTi, and Kidderminster’s David Rose whose smart blue Lotus Elan topped the BOC’s New Barn Land Rover Specialists B Licence Championship round. Fastest time of the day on © Peter McFadyen

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Fastest of the Porsches on the hill was the 911 RSR of Paul Howells who won Saturday’s PCGB Hillclimb Championship round with a time of 45.62 seconds on his second run, just 0.02 sec faster than his first run. Tim Barber’s 996 GT3 was second fastest with 46.45 seconds.

In the PCGB Speed Championship class, David Dyson’s GT3 was fastest with a second run time of 47.03 seconds and in the non-championship Invitation class, the 3.2 litre Porsche-engined Lola T492 sports racer, not surprisingly, was fastest with 46.61 seconds.

Other class winners included David West from nearly Droitwich, who for many years has been successful in the

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Shelsley Walsh Clerk of the Course Dave Nursey tries to sabotage the meeting!

Steve Cooper’s Porsche 924 Turbo was only 6th in class

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Saturday in 39.18 seconds went to Matthew Ryder’s Empire Evo 2 © Peter McFadyen Phil James (BMW John Hayabusa but Cooper GP) competing in on Sunday, the BOC B Licence Championship class when the Midland Hill Climb Championship contenders moved in, this was eclipsed by Sean Gould driving a Gould GR59J with a climb in 36.72 seconds.

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Robin Gutteridge’s Mazda MX5

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Simon Firth Bernard’s Sunbeam Alpine Series 3 at the Esses

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Of all the Porsches at Prescott, this was one of the very few early models present

Nigel Ryan from Birmingham was not competing in the Porsche Club championships but took his 924S to third place in the BOC’s B Licence championship round.

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Beautiful Alfa Romeo interloper Will Gough’s 4C.

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World Rally Champion Bjorn Waldegard campaigned this car in various events including rallycross.

Stephen Jory’s 944 competed in the PCGB Speed Championship.

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Race from the Past.

British Grand Prix 1986.

Brands Hatch.

By Simon Wright.

Michele Alboreto Ferrari F186 retired with turbo failure while Nelson Piquet in the Williams Honda FW11 finished 2nd in the Williams

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Brazil, followed by fellow Brazilian Aryton Senna in a JPS Lotus Renault 96T winning the second race of the season in Spain, as well as the American GP in Detroit. Alain Prost driving the McLaren Tag/Porsche MP4/2C had back to back wins in San Marino and Monaco.

The high-light of the race was the battle between local hero Nigel Mansell and his Brazilian team mate Nelson Piquet in the Williams Honda team. Piquet took the first

Nelson Piquet took Pole position in the Williams Honda FW11

The Last Tango at Brands It’s July and time for the British Grand Prix. But this was the 1986 Shell Oils British Grand Prix, held for the final time at Brands Hatch. The ninth round of the 1986 Formula One World Championship was © Simon Wright scheduled for 75 laps round the full 2.3 mile Grand Prix circuit and was held on a sunny 13th July 1986.

As the teams arrived at Brands Hatch for the 9th round of the Championship, Nigel Mansell in the Williams Honda FW11 was on a high having won three of the previous four races, with wins in Belgium, Canada and France. Nelson Piquet in the Jacques Laffite’s last race in other Williams Honda FW11 had the Ligier Renault JS27 ended at the first corner in won the first GP of the season in a multi car accident

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honours by claiming Pole position with a time of 1 minute 06.961 seconds, just 0.438 of a second ahead of Mansell, and Aryton Senna in the black and gold Lotus Renault turbo in 3rd, only another 0.125 of a second further back.

At the start, Piquet shot off into the lead, but Mansell made a poor start and was passed by several cars into Paddock Hill bend. There was a multi car pile-up in the middle of the grid, at the start which caused the race to be stopped. Thierry Boutsen in the Arrows BMW A8 went off in to the barrier on the left of the circuit as the field entered paddock hill bend for the first time. He hit the barrier and spun back on to the track. Jonathan Palmer in

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Keke Rosberg retired his McLaren- Tag/Porsche MP4/2C with gearbox problems.

Alan Jones Lola Ford THL2 retired with throttle problems.

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Piercarlo Ghinzani Osella Alfaa-Romeo FA1G was out in the first corner collision.

Stefan Johansson Ferrari F186 retired with engine problems

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the Zakspeed 861 could not avoid the spinning Arrows and T-boned it in the middle of the circuit. The other cars behind took avoiding action, but Jacques Laffite in the Ligier Renault JS27 was forced wide onto the grass and hit the armco barrier head on. About 5 cars were involved, including Andrea de Cesaris in the Minardi Motori Moderni M185B and Christian Danner in the Osella Alfa Romeo FA1G. The race was red flagged while French driver Jacques Lafitte was removed from his Ligier Renault. He broke both legs and had to be flown to Queen Mary’s

Jacques Lafifite’s Ligier returns to the pits after the first turn accident Race winner Nigel Mansell in the Williams Honda FW11.

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Hospital in nearby Sidcup. This accident ended his Grand Prix career on what was his 176th Formula 1 start, which equalled Graham Hill’s record. Mansell had a problem with his car and was the last car back to the start line. During the delay the team prepared the spare Williams for Mansell to take the restart.

After over an hours delay, the race was restarted and Mansell made a better start to slot into 2nd behind Piquet, with Gerhard Berger in 3rd in the Benatton-BMW B186.

Part way round, Berger slipped past Mansell into 2nd, but

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Mansell re-passed him after a couple of laps and set off after Piquet. On lap 23 Mansell took the lead from Piquet, which was even more impressive as he had started in the teams spare car for the second start. He pulled out enough of a lead that when he stopped to change tyres, with a relatively leisurely pit stop (by todays standards) of 9 seconds, he was still in the lead of the race, as Piquet had already done his pit-stop. Piquet was right behind Mansell as he left the pits and tried to take the lead, but Mansell even on cold tyres was not going to give up the lead and managed to keep Piquet behind him. Piquet pushed hard and tried several times to pass his team mate, but Mansell hung on to the lead and as the tyres warmed up. he was able to pull away and win by over 5 seconds seconds. Piquet finished 2nd with Alain Prost completing the podium in his McLaren. Rene Arnoux was 4th for Ligier, while another local driver, Martin Brundle

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Local driver Derek Warwick in the Brabham BMW BT55 finished 8th, 3 laps behind the winner.

Alessandro Nannini Minardi-Motori Moderni M185B retired with steering problems.

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Johnny Dumfries finished 7th in the JPS Lotus Renault 98T Christian Danner was another driver out in the first corner accident in the Arrows BMW A8

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Reigning World Champion Alain Prost in the McLaren Tag/Porsche MP4/2C took the final podium position in 3rd place.

at the German and Hungarian Grand Prix plus another victory at the Italian. Prost took wins at Austria and Australia, while Mansell took another victory in Portugal and Gerhard Berger took his only win of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix.

The Championship went down to the wire and was finally British driver Martin Brundle took 5th place in the Tyrrell-Renault 014

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took 5th in the Tyrrell Renault 014 with his team mate Philippe Streiff in 6th place, the last points scoring position.

This victory moved Mansell into the lead of the World Championship by 4 points ahead of Alain Prost. Ayrton Senna was 3rd in the Lotus and Piquet was 4th.

After the British Grand Prix, Piquet took the next two wins

decided when Nigel Mansell had a tyre blow out in the final race in Australia. This made Alain Prost the World Champion, the first driver since Jack Brabham to take back to Back World Championships. Mansell was runner-up and Williams took the World Championship for Manufacturers.

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Gerhard Berger in the Benetton BMW B186retired with an electrical problem!

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Thierry Boutsen in the Arrows BNW A8 was not classified 13 laps behind the winner, about to be lapped by 4th placed René Arnoux in the Ligier Renault JS27 Riccardo Patrese retired his Brabham BMW BT55 with an engine failure.

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Jonathan Palmer was the last classified finisher in 9th place in the Zakspeed861 ahead of Allen Berg in the Osella Alfa Romeo FA1H who went out in the first corner accident

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Teo Fabi in the Benetton BMW B186 retired with fuel system problems.

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Triumph TR3A from nearby Alcester and a Ford 100E Prefect in the yard of The Old Bull

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This 1936 Austin Westminster Saloon was top of the 18/6 range which included Hertford, York and Chalfont models. Powered by a 2½ litre sidevalve engine, its top speed was reputedly 55mph with a fuel consumption of 20mpg. A mere one hundred 18/6 Westminsters were produced of which only three are believed to survive.

Inkberrow Vintage & Classic Car Show In July each year, the Inkberrow Tuesday Afternoon Tea Club organise its increasingly popular gathering of old and interesting vehicles on the village green of the village which lies midway between Worcester and Stratford upon Avon.

Official start time is 3pm but many arrive long before this to grab prime positions and then enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the two pubs overlooking the green. One of these, The Old Bull, is famous as the inspiration for ‘The Bull’ the Archer family’s local in the BBC’s long running radio soap and its car park tends to become part of the display area.

This year’s event on 23rd July was held in the midst of a heat wave and shade under the trees was at a premium. As well as the cars, there was live music, a Scottish dancing display and tea and cakes in the church hall – all for a £3.00 donation. © Peter McFadyen

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The Prefect was produced between 1953 and 1959 during which around 255,000 were made. With its 1172cc side-valve engine developing 36bhp at 4,500rpm, its top speed was reportedly 71mph and 0-60mph took 32sec

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A 1936 Austin 18/6 York seven-seat limousine

The Austin Ten Drivers’ Club arrived early and claimed prime position at the front of the green overlooked by Inkberrow’s ‘other’ pub, The Bull’s Head Inn

Three red-hot cars on a red-hot day. Left to right – AC Ace with 2litre 6 cylinder Bristol engine, Ferrari 550 Maranello with 5½ litre V12 said to be capable of 199mph and an archetypal 1950s British sports car, the Triumph TR2

Jowett 4-door Saloon and a Rover 3500 V8. The Rover was new in 1971 but in 1980, with only 2,900 miles on the clock, was put into storage for 20 years and then recommissioned. The present owner purchased it in 2002 and it still has covered only 3,690 miles

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Another rare survivor was this 1962 1508cc Vauxhall Victor FB

Shelter from the sun for this 1960 Triumph TR3A 1947 Jowett Bradford Utility van was bought new by its Evesham owner and used for transporting bee hives around the Cotswolds

Adorned with ‘Peking to Paris’ stickers, this Chrysler carries plenty of spare fuel for its journeys

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Stirling Moss won the 1958 Sussex Trophy at Goodwood in this Aston Martin DBR2

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The Aston Martin DBR1 mounted on the top of the Gerry Judah sculpture

With the history of internal combustion engine motoring stretching back 133 years, there are always multiple anniversaries to celebrate at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Jo Siffert and Derek Bell held second place in this Langheck (long tail) Porsche 917LH at the 1971 Le Mans before retirement

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John Hillier Kawasaki ZX-

10RR pulls a wheelie This year, pride of place and the Gerry Judah sculpture in front of Goodwood House was awarded to Aston Martin on the occasion of the 70th anniversary since first racing at Goodwood and 60 years since their Le Mans 1-2. The sweeping construction was topped with a British Racing Green DBR1.

Everywhere you looked, there was an anniversary: 100 years of Bentley and Citroen, 50 years of the fabled Porsche 917 (here © Syd Wall were 15 of them here!) , 50 years since Jackie Stewart’s first British GP win and first world championship and 25 years since Michael Schumacher’s first world championship. I could go on. OK

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The world debut of the stunning De Tomaso P72

then, 60 years of the Mini, 60 years of De Tomaso, 20 years of Pagani, 8 years of the BAC Mono (Ed: 8 years?

STOP IT. That’s enough).

The Festival of Speed has been going so long that it even had it’s own anniversary; 20 years since Nick Heidfeld set the hill record at 41.18s in the then current F1 McLaren MP4/13.

Since then, safety concerns meant that current F1 cars were no longer allowed to take part in the Sunday shoot out for the hill record.

However, that record is no more (or is it?), since Volkswagen’s all conquering

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ID.R obliterated Heidfeld’s time on Saturday, crossing the line 39.90s after leaving the start.

But it may well be that this time doesn’t appear in the record books as it was I managed to catch Oliver Solberg in the only set in the practice runs on moment of the weekend when he wasn’t sideways Saturday, when conditions were perfect, but times aren’t official. Sunday brought rain until around 2.30pm and although the track was drying quickly in the heat, there were still plenty of damp areas under the trees and the VW’s time was 42.32s; completely undramatic thanks the VW’s improved aero package. At the opposite end of the drama scale were Petter and Oliver Solberg in their 600hp World Rallycross cars, a VW Polo and Citroen DS3 respectively. Petter was The record breaking Volkswagen ID.R set a serious about going for a new course record in time - no chance of any practice. doughnuts in front of the house on this occasion and in the practice run in the Sunday morning rain with new wet tyres, he’d been quickest of all. In the shoot out his time was 47.83, a full 5.5s slower than Romain Dumas in the other rather different VW, but still second overall. Third place went to Oliver Solberg and if © Volkswagen July 2019 August 2019

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Peter Mücke in the iconic Zakspeed Ford Capri Turbo from the German DRM championship of the early 1980s.

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the crowd wasn’t standing already, they’d have given him a standing ovation. With wet tyres and a gravel setup, he threw the Citroen up the hill and across the grass in a series of slides. It was sensational and led to a crowd pleasing father-and-son 2-3.

So much to see - two days just wasn’t enough. I missed what was the most jaw-dropping display, the Kamaz 43509K, the Russian manufacturer’s current long distance rally truck, in the new drift arena.

The numbers are ridiculous; 12.5 litres, straight six turbo diesel engine

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Threading through the forest trees, the 1983 Peugeot 505 SRDT turbo-diesel

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and 980hp. If you’re in the Green Party, don’t read the next bit. In stage mode, the 1000 litre tank gives a range of 180, yes 180, miles at 100mph.

That’s 1.2 gallons per mile.

That might seem excessive, but when you stand next to it, you realise you need that much fuel to move a block of flats at speed.

Everywhere you looked, there was something special, be it a 1904 78

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Sculptor-engineer Franco Reggiani designed new coachwork for this crashed 1950 Ferrari166MM, earning it the nickname Uovo (egg)

Jim Clark retired from the 1967 Indy 500 driving this Lotus Ford 38

Harley Davidson or yet another new hypercar. There’s nothing like the Goodwood Festival of speed - roll on 2020. © Syd Wall

Nicola Larini and Alessandro Nannini had great success in 1995 in this fabulous 500hp 4WD Alfa Romeo 155 DTM

Elfyn Evans entertained in Ford’s Fiesta WRC on the hill and the rally stage

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Esapekka Lappi was quick in the Citroen WRC - but 5 seconds slower than the Fiesta WRC of Elfyn Evans

The Pikes Peak version of the Audi Sport quattro S2 won at the Colorado hillclimb in 1982 driven by Walter Röhrl

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Randy Mamola took lucky (insane?) passengers up the hill on Ducati’s Desmosedici 2-seater version of their 2012 MotoGP bike

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The first Abarth, the Monza 205 from 1950.

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Ken Block’s personal take on the Ford Escort Cosworth

Nobody expected to see a Jaguar FType rally car on the stage, built in homage to the XK120s which were rallied in the 1950s

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The Ford Escort Mk2 in Rothmans livery, famous for Ari Vatanen winning the 1981World Championship for the private David Sutton team.

The 460hp Renault 21 Turbo 4x4 Super Tourisme from 1989 driven in the French championship by Jean Ragnotti

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AMOC Racing.

Oulton Park, 6th July 2019.

By Simon & Janet Wright with additional photos by Peter McFadyen

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including the JEC XKs/Mike Hawthorn and Innes Ireland Cup, held at the end of morning qualifying and before the lunch break. The race boasted quite a field of 1950s and 60s sports and saloon cars. The Jack Fairman Cup had a mix of race cars and classic sports cars, which included the Aston Martin DB2, a Le Mans car of period, driven by David Reed. This was the oldest car in the category, going back to 1952. Merged in were the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XK Challenge and Mike Hawthorn Challenge cars, plus the GT and Touring cars from the Innes Ireland Cup. Qualifying

Darren McWhirter Jaguar Mk1 won the Jack Firman Cup race, also taking the Mike Hawthorn Cup class win

Class winning Aston Martin DB 2 of David Reed

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The Aston Martin Owners Club held their northern race meeting round the International circuit at Oulton Park on the 6th July 2019.

The first race on the programme was the Jack Fairman Cup It was very wet in the first race.

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was held on a wet track and it was Marc Gordon in the XK Challenge Jaguar XK150 who claimed Pole position by over half a second from Darren McWhirter in a Jaguar Mk1 saloon. The weather was wet for this race, which saw McWhirter grab the lead from the start and he controlled the entire race to win by over thirteen seconds and take the Mike Hawthorn Cup class B. Gordon followed him home to © Peter McFadyen

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Andrew Wenman Jaguar XK120 finished 11th.

2nd overall and a class win in the XK Challenge class. The last podium step was taken by Nigel Webb in a Jaguar MK1 despite getting a 5 second penalty for exceeding track limits.

The other class winners in the Jack Fairman Cup class were 5th placed David Reed in an Aston Martin DB2 and 8th placed David Eales in an MG A Twin Cam. The Innes Ireland Cup class winners were 9th placed Henry Rice in an MG B and 12th placed Gordon Elwell in an Austin Healey Sebring Sprite. The final class © Simon Wright winner in the Mike Hawthorn Cup was 10th placed Derek Pearce in a Jaguar Mk2.

Michael Gbbins MCR S2 leads 2nd placed Tom Stoten Gunn TS11 in the second Sports 2000 race

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wet morning, the race was held under a cloudy sky with a drying track. Gibbins dominated the race, leading from start to finish, winning by over fifteen seconds from Joshua Law in another MCR S2. Making it clean sweep for the MCR S2 was Dominic Lesniewski in 3rd place. There were six other class winners in the race, 5th placed Peter Williams in another MCR S2, 6th placed Chris Yarwood in Lola T88/90, 13th placed Paul Colin Feyerabend Lola T492 Streat in a Lola T87/90, 16th leading Olivier Kirten March 84S across the line in the placed Olivier Kirten in a second Sports 2000 race.

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Class winning Grant Gibson Van Diemen RF94 passes a spinning Mira Feyerabend Tiga SC79 in the first Sports 2000 race.

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Three Sports 2000 class winners together - Colin Feyerabend Lola T492 ahead of David Williams Lola T492 and Nick Hyett Tiga SC83

The main race of the day was the forty five minute AMOC Intermarque championship & Aston Martin GT4 Challenge & GT Challenge race. With a wet qualifying session, it was James Guess and James Hilliard who put their GT

Despite smoking from the start, Class winning Tim Bates was the closest challenger to the Ginetta pair in his Porsche 911 SC

T492 and finally 21st placed Agi Eugenio in a Royale RP37.

The second race was slightly longer, over thirty minutes, and closed the meeting. Held on a dry track, Gibbins again led from start to finish but this time his margin of victory was only 0.244 of a second from Tom Stoten in a Gunn TS11 with Law over twenty seconds further back in 3rd. Yarwood, Williams, Gibson, Streat and Feyerabend all took second class wins, with Nick Hyett in a Tiga SC83 and David Williams in a Lola T492 taking the other two class wins in the second race. © Janet Wright

Ginetta’s dominated the Intermarque race.

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Challenge Ginetta G55 GT4 on pole position, with Nick and Tom Cresswell making it a Ginetta front row with their G55 second fastest. The two Ginetta’s were the class of the field, running first and second through the entire race, pitting together and lapping the entire field. Guess and Hilliard were just over three seconds ahead at the flag with both winning their respective classes. Over a lap behind was 3rd placed Gavin Dunn in his BMW E36, winning the AMOC Intermarque Championship class. In 4th place was Tim Bates in a Porsche 911 SC, who won his class in the AMOC

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race of his European tour. The car had been the fastest in qualifying at the 1990 Bathurst 1000 km race driven by Tony Longhurst, but didn’t have pole position for that race in the top ten pole shoot-out. It failed to finish the Bathurst race due to overheating.

David Tinn Aston Martin Vantage GT4 ahead of the Porsche 968 of Salisbury/Dowd. Both won their respective classes.

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championship despite receiving a 30 second penalty in lieu of not doing a drive through penalty. In 5th place, another lap down, was the Aston Martin GT 4 Challenge class winner David Tinn in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4.

The other class winners in the AMOC Intermarque Championship were 7th placed Sakisbury and Dowd in a Porsche 968 and 9th placed Robert Hollyman in a Jura Type 1. The final class © Simon Wright winner, in the GT Challenge, was Carey McMahon who had travelled from the Australia with his Bathurst Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 and finished 11th to win the Invitation class. He had a few problems with alternator belts, but managed to get to Carey McMahon Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 the finish on his first

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Two thirds of the Amoc Team relay field at the start of the handicap race. David Ozanne leads down Cascades in his Aston Martin Speed

The AMOC Racing Pre-War Team Challenge was a classic handicap race over twenty minutes. After qualifying cars are assigned a handicap time, where the fastest car has the largest time to wait before starting the race. This could even be a number of laps less that they have to complete if they are a lot slower than other cars. They start either separately or in groups from the pit lane. if the handicappers have done a good job, in theory all the cars should cross the finish line together. The criteria to enter the race is that the car has to have been built between 1st January 1919 and the 31st December 1941. Possibly due to a clash with the Goodwood Festival of Speed, there were only six cars out for the Pre-

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Pre War Handicap winner John Briggs Aston Martin Ulster about to pass 3rd placed David Ozanne in his Aston Martin Speed

Jo Blakeney-Edwards was fastest in the Frazer Nash Supersports but couldn’t beat the handicap and finished 4th.

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War Team challenge, with Jo Blakeney-Edwards fastest in the Frazer Nash Supersport in a wet qualifying session, which gave a her a handicap of 1 minute 55 seconds. The best handicap went to Robert Moore in an Austin Seven who was given a lap but then started 1 minute 10 seconds after first car away which was Christopher Scott-Mackirdy in an Aston Martin Le Mans. After eight laps, it was John Briggs who was first to the line in his Aston Martin Ulster, beating Scott-Mackirdy Aston Martin Le Mans by just over four and a half seconds. David Ozanne took 3rd place in an Aston Martin Speed, just over six seconds behind the winner, while Jo Blakeney-Edwards was 4th despite setting the fastest lap of the race on the penulimate lap, nearly twenty seconds behind the winner. Moore finished 5th in the Austin Seven, while the last placed finisher was Anthony Fenwick-Wilson in a Railton 2 litre Sports Tourer, still on eight laps, like the rest of the field, but over a minute behind the winner.

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At the start class winner Henry Rice MG B (9th) was ahead of Class winner David Reed Aston Martin DB2 (5th) in the Jack Fairman Cup race

Robin Marriott Aston Martin GT4 finished 6th with 3rd placed Gavin Dunn BMW E36 winning his class.just behind. © Simon Wright

The Intermarque field stream up Clay hill

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The second Sports 2000 Grid ready to start the race

Clss winner Robert Hollyman Jura Mark 1 finished 9th ahead of Rikki Cann Aston Martin V8 Vantage who finished 8th in the Intermarque race.

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Robert Moore Austin Seven finished 5th in the AMOC Pre War Team Challenge.

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Wheels on Wednesday Spetchley Park Gardens 7th July 2019.

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The latest Wheels on Wednesday meeting at Spetchley Park Gardens took place at the beginning of July. It took place on a lovely Wednesday summer evening, starting at 5pm and continuing through until 9pm. The lovely evening attracted a very large mix of interesting modern and classic vehicles, with proud owners ready to display their pride and joy. At 5pm there were already a line up of cars on display and as the evening drew on, the queue of vehicles arriving seemed to get longer and longer. The venue is well set up, with a large field to display the vehicles and a choice of food vendors on site.

An early arrival was a © Simon Wright scarlet mid-engined Renault 5 Turbo complete with additional rally spot lights. The car was initially launched in January 1980 at the Brussels Motor Show and designed for Group B rallying. However the road going version proved to be very popular with 4987 manufactured during its six year production run. The mid-

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mounted 1.4 litre engine was fuel injected and fitted with a Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger which developed 158 HP at 6000 rpm and 163 lb/ft torque. The first 400 cars were required to homologate the rally car in Group 4. After the initial batch, many components were downgraded for the road going Renault 5 Turbo 2, using more standard stock Renault 5 components. Many of the light alloy parts in the initial 400 were replaced and the Bertone seats and dashboard removed. However, the Turbo 2, while being less expensive, retained almost the same performance, with a top speed of 120 mph and a 0-62 mph time of 6.9 seconds.

At the other end of the performance scale was a nice 1935 Morris 8 convertible with a 918 cc four cylinder side valve engine. This produced © Simon Wright

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23.5 bhp and could reach a top speed of 58 mph. It was fitted with a three speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top two gears. Lockheed hydraulic braking system, with 8 inch drum brakes, and a Lucas 6 volt battery, complete with a third brush dynamo completed the specification. Prices for the basic two seater saloon started at just £118, while the four door saloon went for £142. The bumpers and indicators were extra, at £2 10 shillings (£2.50). Between 1935 and 1937, 164,103 were built.

An unusual Mini in blue, with wide wheels and extended arches looked well presented.

However, the big surprise was when they removed the bonnet. The A series engine had been replaced with a Suzuki four © Simon Wright cylinder 1300 16 valve twin-cam engine, complete with electronic fuel injection. The installation was very neat, not even requiring a power bulge in the bonnet, just a small air intake scoop towards the

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rear of the bonnet.

A nice pair of scarlet Ferrari sports cars arrived together, a 328 GTS and what appeared to be a Ferrari 458. Ferrari no longer seem to identify the model with a name badge on the rear of the vehicle.

Ford were well represented with everything from the humble, yet very popular, © Simon Wright Ford Fiesta, right through to a modern Ford GT on display. it was nice to see the differences between two Ford Escorts, parked next to each other, with only six years difference between them, but the one was a fourth © Simon Wright generation © Simon Wright 91 August 2019

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Escort while the newer model appeared to be the sixth, and final version.

Modern Japanese cars have some great designs and there were plenty to admire. A red Mazda RX7 turbo looked just as stunning as a similar red Porsche 911 convertible that arrived at about the same time.

An unusual car to spot these days is the beautiful Alfa Romeo Alfasud. This once popular hot hatchback from the late 1970s was built in Italy between 1971 and 1989. It is considered to be one of Alfa Romeo’s most successful models with 893,719 sold between 1972 and 1983, plus a further 121,434 for the longer Sprint Coupé version between 1976 and 1989. The Boxer H4 engine varied from 1.2 litre to 1.5 litre and the car was a front engine, front wheel drive configuration. The 1.2 litre engine developed 67 hp using a weber twin choke

carburettor, giving the car a top speed of 99mph. The Sprint was launched in 1977 with a stroked 1286cc engine which now developed 75 hp and was matched to a 5 speed gearbox. In 1978 the Sprint and Ti got a new 1350cc engine which now produced 78 hp or a new 1.5 litre engine which produced 84 hp. The model had a face-lift in 1980 and was fitted with twin carburettors to develop 96 hp. In 1983, in an effort to keep up with competitors, the final version of the Alfasud Ti received a tuned 1490cc engine which developed 104 hp. There were two cars at Spetchley, a 1982 Alfasud Ti with a 1490cc engine and a 1984 Alfasud SC 1.3.

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was assembled between 1974 and 2002. the S13 version was built between 1989 and 1994, and sold in Europe as the 200SX. These meetings are well worth attending. Located very near the M5 motorway at Worcester, more information on admission cost and dates can be found from their Facebook Page, Wheels on Wednesday.

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VSCC Formula Vintage – Donington Park –

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By Pete Austin with additional photographs by Peter McFadyen.

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Start of the Standard & Modified Pre-war Sports cars race

Hot weather greeted competitors and spectators to round 3 overall victory went to Frederick Harper in his 1957 Kurtis of the VSCC Formula Vintage series of meetings at Indy-Roadster and he was awarded the Flockhart Trophy.

Donington Park. In addition to the He was followed home by the Dick Š Pete Austin Historic and Vintage Seaman usual VSCC fayre there were two Skipworth owned 1934 ERA R3A Trophies Race - Frederick Harper Kurtis Indy-Roadster 1st invitation grids for HRDC Touring ably driven by its regular pilot Mark Cars and Pre 66 Sports, GT and Gillies, who received the Historic Touring Cars and two races for the Seaman Trophy. The Vintage Ferrari Club Racing series.

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races were won by the dominant Ferrari 458 Challenge car of James Little. In the first race he was over thirty eight seconds ahead of Arwyn Williams in a Ferrari 458 GT3, while 3rd place went to Andy Christopher in a Ferrari 430 Challenge car. Their second race was the sixth race on the programme and saw James Little win by an even bigger margin of over forty four seconds. Nigel Jenkins in another © Peter McFadyen

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Chris Compton-Goddard Ferrari 430 Challenge went off at Copice.

Alexander Hewitson Riley 12/4 Special

The third race was a short Handicap race for pre-war cars. This four lap sprint saw a very close finish, Alexander Hewitson driving a 1937 Riley 12/4 Special took the victory by © Peter McFadyen just 0.15 of a second from Simon Gallon in a 1937 BMW Frazer Nash 329/8. The final podium step was taken by David Saxl in a 1934/36 Riley 12/4 Special.

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HRDC Coys 100 - Fred Shepherd & Bill Shepherd - Ford Mustang 1st lead Michael Squire - Ford Mustang 2nd

HRDC Allstars - Matthew Moore Austin Healey Jamaican 1st

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The HRDC Coys 100 saw a Ford Mustang one-two with the Fred and Bill Shepherd example finishing the forty five minute race over 1 minute and 15 seconds ahead of the similar car of Michael Squire. Proving that power is not the only requirement to go well round the sweeping turns of Donington Park, 3rd © Peter McFadyen place went to Ollie Streek in an Austin Mini Cooper S. The only other car to complete the full race distance was the Austin A40 Speedwell driven by Matt Manderson who was the final class winner.

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The rare Austin Healey Jamaican of Matthew Moore took victory in the HRDC Allstars race for Pre-66 Sports, GT and Touring Cars. He was over forty seconds ahead of John Yea in an MGB Roadster, and Martin Reynolds in a Ford Anglia took 3rd. The other class winner was Paul Alcock who finished 7th overall in his Morris Minor Lowlight.

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Back to vintage cars the race for Standard and Modified Pre-war Sports Cars saw Edward Williams take the overall win and was the 1st Vintage Car and received the Redgate Mug, in his 1929 Frazer Nash Super Sports with the similar car of Tom Waterfield coming in third behind the superb blue liveried Alfa Romeo Monza of Christopher Mann, who took 2nd place. The field was split into various classes, and the following won their class: Simon Edwards in a 1930 Morgan Aero Supersports who also won Standard & Modified pre-War Sports Cars Edward Williams - Frazer Nash Super Sports 1st leads Tom Waterfield - Frazer Nash Super Sports 3rd

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Standard & Modified pre-War Sports Cars - Christopher Mann - Alfa Romeo Monza 2nd

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on handicap, Edward Williams in a 1929 Frazer Nash Super Sport, Tim Wadsworth in a 1930 Lagonda 2 Ltr L/C Tourer, John Polson in a 1931 Talbot AV 105 and finally Mark Brett in the 1937 Ballamy Ford LMB V8 Spl, who was also the 1st VSCC Standard Car. © Peter McFadyen

Mark Gillies just behind Paddins Dowling ERA R5B

Some of the ERAs were out again in the scratch race for pre-war cars with Mark Gillies this time coming out the winner ahead of © Peter McFadyen the ex Bira R5B driven by Paddins Dowling. Ian Baxter was over twenty seconds further back in 3rd, driving the Alta 61 I.S. Single Seat.

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winners were Harry Painter in a 1934 MG PA and Julian Grimwade in a 1934 Frazer Nash Single Seat.

The Short Handicap race for Pre-war cars saw Matthew Moore win the four lap race in an Austin 7 Ulster. He was just over two seconds ahead of George Allen-Elbourn in a Riley 12/4, while Jonathan Fenning in a Frazer Nash Emeryson was 3rd.

The final race of the day was a Short Scratch Race for Pre-War Cars over six laps. The race was won by Alexander Hewitson driving a Riley 12/4 Special, over six seconds ahead of class winner James Painter in an MG Kayne. The last podium step was claimed by James Ricketts in a Riley 9 Monoposto, who also won his class. The final class winner was Malcolm Underwood in a Delahaye 135 in 6th position. The winner on handicap was Ian Grant in an Austin 7 Special.

Full results of all of the races are available from www.theresultslive.co.uk/vintage-sports-car-club.

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Arwyn Williams Ferrari 458 GT3

Charlie Martin Connaught A Type © Peter McFadyen Sandford Andrews Morgan Aero 2 str leading Justin Maeers in his GN Parker

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Mike Lamplough MG Magnette ZA ‘Bumble’

Ollie Streek - Austin Mini Cooper S 3rd leads John Yea & Chris Ryan Austin A40 Speedwell

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Nicolas Rossi Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS

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Tomaso P70 which was a collaboration between Alejandro de Tomaso and Carroll Shelby. It is based on the all carbonfibre chassis featured on the Apollo IE and will be highly exclusive, with only 72 being produced. The new P72 is a collaboration between De Tomaso and Wyn Design and features a distinctive aerodynamically optimized body for performance, while the classic wing mirrors and front emblem cap pay tribute to the original P70.

The all carbon monocoque chassis and subframes all adhere to FIA LMP safety requirements. The car will feature a proper manual transmission, but the company have not yet revealed any details about the engine, but it is rumored that both a V12 and a V8 option may be offered. The estimated price is around â‚Ź750,000 (around ÂŁ692,000 at time of publication) and the company are now accepting Registrations of Interest via soft deposits for the limited run.

De Tomaso P72 One of probably the most gorgeous sports cars ever built was unveiled to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on the 4th July 2019. A legend reborn is how the team behind Apollo Automobil describe the revival of De Tomaso for its 60th anniversary. Originally founded by Alejandro De Tomaso in 1959, it is mainly remembered for its most sucessful model, the Pantera with its famous partnership with Ford. They also built Grand Prix car which was raced by Frank Williams in the late sixties and early seventies.

After he passed away in 2003, the brand remained dormant until in 2014 the rights to De Tomaso were acquired by Ideal Team Ventures (ITV). They are widely known for the re-birth of Apollo Automobil, and are now embarking on the revival of the legendary Argentine-Italian automotive brand that is De Tomaso Automobili.

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The Chateau Impney Hill Climb 13th-14th July 2019.

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the chicane towards the finish line. The paddock area in front of the hotel is free for Class fans to wander winner around, chat to Julian Grimwade the drivers and Frazer Nash see the cars up Norris close and Special personal. There are two foot bridges to cross the track, allowing access to most parts of the venue. The car park had a dedicated area for classic and vintage cars to park, making it one of the largest classic car shows in the midlands. Further display cars were parked at the bottom of the hill, in the The Chateau Impney Hill Climb spectator area, next to the free vintage fun fair.

Now in its 5th running since it was relaunched in 2015, Another activity for the spectators was the chance to go the Chateau Impney Hill round an off road course, © Janet Wright Climb just continues to located near the hill climb improve and offers a start, in either a tank or fantastic weekend for the selected 4x4 vehicles. motoring enthusiast. The The competitive hill climb is scenic grounds offer fantastic for vehicle built up to 1967, viewing opportunities over when the original Sprint the entire hill climb course, event finished. In addition to with spectators choosing the historic cars, the event between viewing on the also hosts a round of the hillside in front of the hotel, Ralli22 championship for where they could see the historic Rally cars, but they start line straight and then don’t have to be made An impressive the cars run in front of the before 1967. Also for the first line of of fabulous Chateau building, or time this year, the hill climb Bentleys to celebrate the on the hillside at the rear of was joined by the National companies 100th the hotel where they can see Hill Climb Association which birthday the cars come round the featured over twenty traffic island and up through motorcycles, including 106 August 2019 Classic and Competition Car Fastest time of the day went to Tom Walker’s 1967 Lola TS160 Chevrolet.

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One of only two remaining flying Lancaster's did a very low flyby over the weekend.

classic sidecars to 350cc Bullets. To entertain the crowds, in the lunch break more modern racing cars and various supercars also have runs up the hill. Also during the afternoon, there was a flyby from a Lancaster bomber. His low approach and fly-overs were so low, you could see the pilot in the cockpit and were thoroughly

Gerry Hulford’s 1966 Unipower GT powered by a 1293 Cooper S engine.

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The competition on the hill climb was as intense as ever, with former record holder and winner from 2015 and 2017 Jack Woodhouse, back to try and regain his title in his Lotus 20/22 single seater racing car. He failed, by just 0.38 of a second, beaten into 2nd place. The winner of

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SrahThorne driving a Lotus Buick won her class with a time of 44.40 seconds, and was the first Lady to finish the event

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the 2019 event was Tom Walker driving a Lola T160 sports racer with a best time of 39.14 seconds. This time did not beat the previous record set by Malcolm Thorne, last years winner, who returned and took 3rd place this

16 years of age, was Wilfred Cawley driving an Austin 7, won the Spirit of the Event award.

Some of the most spectacular cars on the course were the Ralli 22 competitors, many in Group B rally cars from the 1980s. However, it was the 1999 Subaru Impreza WRC of Will Nicholls that won the event with a time of 40.13 seconds, which was almost 2 seconds faster than last years winning time in the Ralli 22 class. One of the most spectacular cars in this class was the Chevrolet

The awesome Audi quattro S1 E2 speeds past the Chateau S1driven by David Halford

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Mick Strafford sideways as usual in the Chevrolet Firenza. The sideways style isn’t the quickest way up the hill. He finished 20th in the Ralli22 class with a best time of 47.39 seconds

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year in his Lotus 35. Joining him on the podium was Sarah Thorne whose time of 44.40 seconds won class 13 driving a Lotus 15 Buick. The youngest competitor, as just

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One special competitor taking part this year was David Brabham, son of former World Champion Sir Jack Brabham. David is a Le Mans 24 Hours winner (2009) and has won four International sports car series as well as competed in Grand Prix racing in 1990 and 1994. David was driving one of his fathers produced cars, a Brabham BT8 sports racing car. David drove the car in Practice, having never driven the car before, or driven the course, he finished 42nd overall with a time of 47.40 seconds.

With over two hundred competitors taking part over the weekend, the entry was split into eighteen classes, allowing drivers the chance of winning an award against similar vehicle.

The full list of class winners is as follows Class 1 Pre 1940 Standard and Modified Sports cars unsupercharged up to 1500cc - Tim Kneller Riley TT Sprite (#9) - 47.68 seconds.

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Nicholas Topliss spun in practice in his CooperT53 Lowline

and all supercharged Sports cars up to 1500cc - Dr David Pryke Morgan 4/4 (#32) - 45.89 seconds.

Class 4: Pre 1940 Special Sports cars and all supercharged Sports cars over 1500cc - Mark Brett Ballamy Ford V8 Special (#41) – 47.14 seconds Class 5: Edwardian and Veteran cars - James CollinsHudson Super Six (#53) - 51.98 seconds Class 6: Pre 1940 Racing cars up to 1100cc - Harry Painter MG Kayne Special MG J2/PA (#74) – 47.96 seconds Class 7: Pre 1940 Racing cars over 1100cc and up to 1500cc - Ben Fidler - ERA AJM1 (#89) - 44.53 seconds

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In 1947, George Hartwell asked the Monaco Motor and Engineering Co to build him a racing car which would fit in the back of a van

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Remarkably ugly 1950 Formula Junior DB Monomill

seconds Class 13: Pre 1961 Sports and Sports Racing Cars over 2200cc - Sarah Thorne - Lotus 15 Buick (#151) – 44.40 seconds Class 14: Pre 1961 Racing cars over 1500cc William Nuthall - Cooper T53 (#178) – 41.22 seconds Class 15: Pre 1968 Sports and Sports Racing cars Tom Walker - Lola T160 (#204) – 39.14 seconds Class 16: Pre 1968 Racing cars up to 1500cc - Jack Woodhouse - Lotus 20/22 (#210) - 39.52 seconds Class 17: Pre 1968 Racing cars over 1500cc Malcolm Thorne- Lotus 35 F2 (#216) – 39.71 seconds World Land-speed record holders. The Leyland Thomas No 1 and Babs

Class 8: Pre 1940 Racing cars over 1500cc and up to 3000cc - James Stuart Baxter - Riley Sprite/Era (#98) – 42.99 seconds Class 9: Pre 1940 Racing cars over 3000cc - Julian Grimwade Frazer Nash Norris Special (#111) – 44.50 seconds Class 10: Racing Cars up to 500cc from 1946 to 1967 Mark Riley- Creamer Special (#125) - 45.16 seconds Class 11: Pre 1961 Racing Cars up to 1500 cc - Mark Woodhouse- Elva FJ100 (#138) - 43.05 seconds Class 12: Pre 1961 Sports and Sports Racing Cars up to 2200cc - Peter Joy - Lotus Seven S1 (#145) – 46.26

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The Skoda Octavia was playful during practice but was very quick during the timed runs with machine gun anti-lag

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Spot the Tank giving rides.

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Neil Brighton had brake trouble in practice but they were fixed in time for his timed runs

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Chrispin Harris AC Monoposto finished 3rd in class Mark Groves Frazer Nash Shelsley finished 6th in class.

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Morgan 3 wheelers as part of the car display in the spectator area. © Janet Wright

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The Subaru Impreza was the fastest rally car on the hill, but this one was 11th driven by Duncan Waite

Class 18: Production Saloon cars from 1950 to 1967 - Matt Clarke - Austin Mini (#231) - 44.86 seconds There were two significant anniversaries being celebrated at Chateau Impney, the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mini and 100 years of the Bentley marque. there was a large display of Minis in the lower spectator area from owners proud to display there vehicles.

The Footman James Concours d’Elegance again allowed the public to vote for their favourite car on the Footman James display. This years theme was ‘Through the Ages’. On Sunday an ‘Expert’ panel of Alex Riley, Harry Metcalfe, David Bond and Vicki Butler Henderson also voted on the vehicles and both groups selected the 1931 Alfa Romeo 1750 6C as their vehicle of choice.

If you have never been to the Chateau Impney hill climb, make sure you go in 2020, an event not to be missed.

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Lou Lusardi 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint finished 21st in class.

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The 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 on the right, was the peoples choice on the Footman James display

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Mrs Julia Wolstenholme spins her 1935 Riley Racing MPH at the lower esses during the VSCC Speed Championship, Round 5 at Shelsley Walsh on 7th July 2019

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